Sanctity of Marriage

"Honor the sanctity of Marriage and keep your vows of purity to one another, for God will judge sexual immorality in any form whether single or married." (Hebrew 13:4)

Marriage was designed by God. It is a holy covenant between God, man and woman.  God designed man for woman and woman for man. In the book of Genesis, we read that God created woman as a "suitable helpmate".  (Genesis 2:18-25) A helpmate that would help him obey the commands of God given to Adam in the Garden of Eden. "Be fruitful, and multiply. Fill the earth and govern over it..."- God (Genesis 1:28). Scripture then goes to explain' "this is why a man leaves his father and mother and is joined to his wife, and the two are united as one."(Genesis 2:24) This act of joining is what marriage is today. It is a binging of two individuals. Through this union they are given not only physical togetherness through a sex, but they are also given spiritual togetherness.

This leads us to the subject of purity and keeping the sanctity of marriage. As Christians we are commanded to be abstinent (refrain from sexual) until marriage. This is God's loving boundaries that are placed so that we will not reap the repercussions of sin. Sex outside of marriage is in fact sin. No matter if culture today tries to justify man and woman sleeping together outside of marriage. To refrain from sex requires the help of the Holy Spirit, we must walk as disciplined individuals and use the spirit of self-control.

Justin and I both were convicted with the idea of sex before marriage. We both desired to honor God with both of our minds, body, and soul. We knew the blessing of abstinence until we exchanged our vows in the presence of our God. Together we devoted ourselves to God, his Word, and chose to honor Him above our desires and temptations.

I personally would meditate on this thought, " If I love him, I will not allow him to sin against our Savior." We read in 1 Corinthians, "Love is patient, and love does not seek its own."

Without the Word as a standard of living, we can easily stumble and fall. Meditation of the Word of God sanctifies us and washes our soul (mind, will emotions). When we abide in God, his Spirit enables us by his grace to walk worthy of the calling to be Christ- followers.

Men and woman must be warned when we engage in sexual conduct we open the door to sin, we spiritually create a "soul tie" with the other person. Now this is very dangerous when a " soul-tie " is created outside of marriage". Singles are then spiritually and soulfully attached to another human that is not their spouse. Many wonder why breakups cause emotional pain. Well, this is why!

When a husband a wife has intercourse a healthy soul-tie is created and the binding of two become flesh. It is by far the most beautiful, and intimate gift you and your spouse can give to one another. In marriage sex is pure and God created it for enjoyment and pleasure.

There are many ways to keep yourself and your   marriage pure.

First, begin by repenting of past sin, walk in purity, abstain from "sexual" things such as pornography, rated-R movies, sexual songs, lusting after a man or woman, pretty much anything and everything that would cause you to stumble. Consider seeking accountability partners such as a parent, leaders, spiritual advisor such as a pastor, etc.

Next, ask the Lord to give you a pure love for your spouse. Whether you are married or desire to be married. A pure love starts in your heart now and will affect every relationship in your life.